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Dorian Broomhall (Manager of Culture & Wellbeing) talks to people from across the Department of Health in lutruwita / Tasmania. From executives to clinicians, we’ll hear about the winding paths they’ve taken to reach where they are today and hear what lessons they’ve learned along the way. There'll be tips for leadership and wellbeing, and we'll get to know people from across the state a little better.
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A podcast dedicated to Tasmanian news, politics and business from Font PR. Join Brad Stansfield, Becher Townshend and Win News' Alex Johnston to get up to date on everything that's happening in Tassie, and take an in-depth look at the biggest issues of the day.
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Joe McDonald, Chief Executive of Hospitals South. In our conversation, Joe talks about the family events that led him to pursue a career in nursing, and about the difficulties he faced starting out as a male nurse in Glasgow. Joe speaks about his experiences working in the UK,…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall, Manager of Culture & Wellbeing, gets to know Laura Pyszkowski, outgoing A/Director of the Office of the Secretary, and soon-to-be Executive Director of Nursing / Director of Services for the Department’s home and community care programs. In our conversation, Laura talks about times in her…
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Becher is back from Ireland and is not surprised that the TT Line debacle is still the big story in the local media. Brad declares heads must roll over slow moving train wreck. Incidentally, he feels much the same about the Tasmanian community fund's decision to give $500K to the "yes" campaign in the federal government's failed Voice Referendum wh…
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The Rockliff Government a scorecard to make it's first 100 days in government. Naturally, they gave themselves a perfect score of 100 out of 100. Brad thought he'd get a second opinion and ask the panel to give them a score out of 10. Unsurprisingly the results were a little different. Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Emily Stride, Workforce Strategist for Talent Acquisition. In this episode, we speak about the three types of boundaries – Fragile, Flexible and Rigid – that we may have in place in our lives. Emily speaks about the boundaries she has set up, and how they help…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Andrew Bonsey, Exercise Physiologist from HT Health Group. In this episode, Andrew suggests we each think about the things we would like to be able to do when are 70, and to work backwards from them when considering how active we need to be now. He speaks abou…
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After 100 days under the new Liberal minority government, negative campaign flyers are hitting letterboxes attacking the "Liberal Lambie coalition", there's been a smattering of senior government job's advertised, we're finally seeing some accurate images of the Macquarie Point stadium and there's more support for the UTAS CBD move. Brad Stansfield…
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Bec does not hold back as she weighs into Hobart's bike lane controversy. In her debut appearance on the FontCast she throws down the gauntlet to David Killer Killick who has defended the changes to the CBD. Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR's Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury,…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Dr Polly McGee, Psychotherapist and Neuroleadership Consultant from Second Mountain Co. In this episode, Polly describes the autonomic nervous system and explains how its branches shape our responses to situations, whether that’s a car crash or a meeting. Poll…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Georgie Opie, Program Manager for Sustainability at the Royal Hobart Hospital and Dr Tom Clemens, Staff Specialist Paediatrician for the Tasmanian Community Paediatric Service. Georgie and Tom speak about how the health of our planet is linked to the health of…
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This week on FontCast the panel analyse the latest shenanigans from the Lambies, the Premier's State of the State speech and his new population strategy, the Weiss Report released this week and what to make of the Menzies Research Institute's report into "Green Lawfare". Brad Stansfield hosts FontCasts while Becher is abroad and for the first time,…
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There's been a host of pre-selections for upper house for next year's upper house elections. But why are they jostling for these coveted positions so early? Hear the state's most informed commentary in this Mini FontCast episode with Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with political editor from The Mercury, David Killick. FontCas…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Cat Schofield, Executive Director of Nursing and Director of Services for Statewide Mental Health Services. Cat says that when working in Health, we have a responsibility to look after our own mental and physical health. She shares how she learnt to not act li…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know David Carter, Manager of Physiotherapy Services at the North West Regional Hospital. David speaks he speaks about finding value in taking a detour and reward in stepping out of habits. He talks about learning how to be a manager to his team and shares how he t…
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The first session of the 51st parliament is mostly done and it appears to be working as it should, so far at least. There have been more developments into the ongoing commission of enquiry with a class payout worth tens of millions of dollars and the resignation of the children's commissioner. There have also been a handful of preselections for upp…
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Some major changes are afoot in Hobart city to make way for cyclists, but does it make any sense at all? This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast which didn't go to air. Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only …
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In his final FontCast before he goes back into politics, Alex Johnston faces some tough questions about his decision to join the Jacqui Lambie Network from FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener for …
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Dr Erica Kreismann, Executive Medical Director at Ambulance Tasmania. Erica tells us how she has learned to look after own wellbeing, and how that understanding has changed since she was an intern on 9/11. She talks about advocating for yourself and having the…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast Wellbeing Series, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Andy Boote, Senior Project Manager at Health ICT. Andy talks about finding the right balance at different stages in his working life. He speaks about finding fulfilment, being a lifelong learner, and accessing support through our Employee Assistance Program. A…
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In the second series of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall, Manager of Culture & Wellbeing, speaks with people from across the Department of Health about the things we can do as individuals and an organisation to improve our wellbeing. In this episode, Jess Nunn, Nurse Unit Manager of Paediatric Services at the RHH, and Zeph Lyne-Spink, Coord…
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This is a highlight from the most recent full episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politi…
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Has our first taste of minority government in more than a decade been encouraging or is on the verge of spiralling into chaos? FontPR Partner Becher Townshend is joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and political editor from the Mercury David Killick while Brad Stansfield takes a well earned break. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get g…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know George Clarke, Chief Executive Public Health Services in a conversation recorded when George was Acting Deputy Secretary Community, Mental Health and Wellbeing. George talks about taking a non-linear career path and finding fulfilment by straying from our life plans. He speaks…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Francine Douce, Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer in a conversation recorded in 2023. Francine speaks growing up and starting a career in West and North West Tasmania, and she explains the role of the Office of the Chief Nurse and Midwifery Officer. She shares stories of her o…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Andrew Hargrave, Deputy Secretary Infrastructure. Andrew speaks about his career has taken him from working on bridges in New South Wales to a heath infrastructure in Tasmania. He talks about being his genuine self and shares his thoughts on the importance of creating a safe e…
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Van Badham and Ben Davison journey into the heart of Australia's Federal Budget 2024. Our hosts dissect Dr Jim’s reintroduction of nation building into macroeconomic management in a discussion that spans the breadth of the budget from fun nuance to big-picture policy decision and rejects the screaming-banana response of the Murdoch media. Join our …
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This is the ultimate showdown. The new leader of the opposition, Dean Winter sits across the table from Brad Stansfield at Font PR headquarters along with host Becher Townshend and Win News Director Alex Johnston. FontCast is Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis. See omnystudio.com/listener …
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You hear a lot of things first on FontCast including Brad conceding his prediction that the Macquarie Point stadium was dead. The team unanimously agree the stadium will almost certainly be built. There's also some more predictions about Labor's front bench with Michelle O'Byrne poised to take the speaker's chair. The team also unpack the fallout f…
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Van Badham and Ben Davison have rescheduled Wednesday to a Monday this week, to delve into the labyrinth of policy complexities surrounding the fight to end violence against women and children, highlighting the frustrations and challenges faced and dissecting the terrifying implications of a private school’s latest misconduct scandal. As the Albane…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Paula Hyland, Chief Executive Hospitals North West. Paula speaks about how she learnt to exert influence as a junior speech pathologist on the North West Coast. She tells us how the network she has developed as she has worked in different areas of the Department supports her i…
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Shane Gregory, Associate Secretary. Shane talks about his journey from him from digging holes in the road in a little country town to his current role. He speaks about how his love of problem-solving lead him to work in engineering and infrastructure. He explains how he views …
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In this episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Craig Jeffery, Chief Financial Officer. Craig tells many amusing stories from his long career in the Tasmanian State Service, and you’ll hear how he likes to make sure work is fun. He shares his thoughts on the many silos within the Department and tells us about his desire to …
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How did Jeremy Rockliff fair in his first week as the leader of a minority government? The Lambie agreement continues to be a point of debate. Dean Winter puts his mark on the Labor Opposition with a new shadow cabinet and Brendan Blomeley get's booted from the Liberals. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Di…
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Van Badham and Ben Davison start their Wednesday on a Thursday with discussion of the federal government’s “Future Made in Australia” policy suite, and just what a policy dedicated to local jobs exposes about the people who criticises it and why unions are supporting it. Join your union at australianunions.org.au/wow SPOILER ALERT: trickle down eco…
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After weeks of pouring over the lower house elections, how will Tasmania's upper house shape up after upcoming elections in Elwick, Hobart and Prosser. This is a bonus episode of FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast…
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A new government has been sworn in after Premier Jeremy Rockliff struck a deal with the Jacquie Lambie Network and at least one independent. FontPR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield are joined by Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor at the Mercury Newspaper David Killick to ask the question - was it worth it? FontCast is…
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In this episode, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Fiona Lieutier, Chief Executive Hospitals North in a conversation recorded when she was only a few weeks into her role. Fiona tells us about her background with Tasmania Police, and how that difference in perspective has shaped her leadership. She also talks about how she balances the projection of cal…
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In the third episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Jordan Emery, Chief Executive Ambulance Tasmania. In our conversation, Jordan talks about how he has learnt to view leadership through the lens of caring. He discusses building relationships and trust so that he can care deeply and challenge directly. He also talks about …
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In the second episode of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall gets to know Michelle Searle, Chief People Officer. Michelle reflects upon her life and career, and shares some of what she’s learnt. She gives a few tips for sharing ideas and highlights the importance of having the courage to challenge. Every episode opens with the same question, w…
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Baby, we are BACK! Van and Ben return after a super frustrating hiatus to discuss the issues of the day in their inimitable style. The recent Tasmanian election has thrown up a complex and divided result, delivering more crossbenchers to the parliament than opposition members, and the Liberals forming minority government with nothing to guarantee t…
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His first day back at Font after working on the election campaign Brad Stansfield drops a truth bomb about the political fallout from the Macquarie Point stadium. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Font PR Partners Becher Townshend and Brad Stansfield with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from …
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In this first series of the One Health Podcast, Dorian Broomhall (Manager of Culture & Wellbeing) gets to know executives from across the Department of Health in lutruwita/Tasmania. In episode 1, we hear from Kathrine Morgan-Wicks, the Secretary of the Department of Health. She tells us how her career path has shifted across state borders and secto…
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The Liberal Party have held on to power and will form a minority government after the weekend's election. Font PR's own Brad Stansfield returns to the show with Becher Townshend, Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the election results. AJ and David have some intense questioning for Brad a…
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The final analysis and predictions before the Tasmanian state election. The polls open in less than 24 hours and while Liberals are the favourite to hold on to government, everyone agrees anything could happen. Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse…
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As the third most popular party in the state, how are the Greens tracking for the upcoming election? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the o…
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The Liberal Government has put millions of dollars toward a chocolate fountain project based at the Cadbury factory and the opposition has also backed the development. Is it a silly project or a stroke of political genius? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex…
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It's been an eventful week on the campaign trail with press conferences interrupted by streakers, protests during the leaders debate and the world's biggest chocolate fountain. Font PR's Becher Townshend is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the electoral shenanigans of the …
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Is the media putting enough scrutiny on how all the political parties are going to pay for their election promises? Becher thinks the Greens are getting away with a lot of uncosted policies. This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor f…
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A Liberal Party MP finally drew a comment from a Lambie candidate but why are they keeping such a low profile? This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. FontCast is the state's top-rati…
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After the rural launch of the Liberal Party's campaign, has the FontCast election prediction needle moved? Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to the electoral shenanigans of the past week. Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCas…
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